Book
Balloon / written by Bruce Handy ; illustrated by Julie Kwon.
When a young boy accidentally lets go of his orange balloon, he begins to see round, orange objects everywhere, including an unexpected one he gets to take home.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781797215044 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2025.
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| Subject: | Balloons > Juvenile fiction. Disappointment > Juvenile fiction. Pet adoption > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | STO JP Handy | 31681030077317 | PICTURE | Available | - |
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When a young boy accidentally lets go of his orange balloon, he begins to see round, orange objects everywhere, including an unexpected one he gets to take home. - Grand Central Pub
A sweet and engaging seek-and-find story that follows the ups and downs of a lost balloon.
Whatâs better than holding onto a brand-new bright orange balloon?
Oh no! Whatâs worse than accidentally letting go of a bright orange balloon and watching it float up . . . up . . . up into the sky?
In this nearly wordless book, sharp-eyed readers will spot something orange and round in every scene as they join an endearing journey from disappointment to hope to a surprise ending better than they could have imagined. A balloon, seek-and-find play, and a (literally) warm-and-fuzzy endingâwho could ask for more?
GENTLE STORY: The world is a noisy and busy place. This warm and welcoming picture book is just right for when children (and parents) just want to relax with a sweet story in a familiar setting with relatable characters. Its gentle message of resilience and optimism shines.
INTERACTIVE READING EXPERIENCE: Within its quiet framework, there is ample room for active engagementâsearching each scene for the lost balloon, finding the humorous moments and small side stories. and guessing what might happen next.
WORDLESS BOOKS: For early learners and emerging readers, wordless picture books are wonderful for expanding their imaginations, and becoming more active readers.
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Perfect for:- Young readers who enjoy seek-and-find books
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
- Teachers and librarians seeking wordless picture books to share
- Gift-giving for birthday, baby shower, or holiday
- Fans of picture books like Hot Dog, Every Little Kindness, and Bruce Handyâs What If One Day...
